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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 725.22 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 725.22 and 483.12 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 725.22 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/725.22 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 725.22 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 350,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,368.29/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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